Been waiting for some time to try this place. Well it was worth the wait. We have lived in this area for most of our adult lives and seen things come and go in this building. This business is a keeper. My wife and I stopped in for brunch. She had the special "roast beef with toasted garlic bread and provolone" (of course she had it without the cheese, a dairy farm kid who hates cheese?) and I had the Piney Power skillet prepared with every breakfast meat known, 2 eggs, cheese and "Buzz spuds". Wow both dishes were great!
The service was terrific with attentive staff and a full coffee cup. The atmosphere was homey and definitely had a pinelands flare. Inside the restaurant was a small gift/craft shelf unit which featured some local creations both edible and non, although the Jersey maple syrup was a bit pricey for us it was a an education...who knew New Jersey produced maple syrup?
The only criticism we could cast (not really a criticism and more like advice) we'd like to see more local creations on the menu featuring pinelands grown or native cooking. Some ideas are Piney chowder, cranberry, turkey, stuffing hoagie, cranberry relishes and Piney stew. Focus on our heritage and local economy to make yourselves different/unique from other cafes. The blueberry pancakes on the menu are a good start.
People like to explore the foods of an area...nothing crazy and of course retain the standard fare for the less adventurous.
Don't be afraid to stop in despite all the cars parked around the place (no idea why there were so many) inside was relaxed and calm.
As for us, this is our new destination for breakfast and lunch. Stop in any Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday good hearty food at reasonable prices. read more